Shinjuku Gyoen is an expansive 144 acre (58.7 hectare) park nestled next to Shinjuku’s busy shopping and entertainment district. Established hundreds of years ago, it became part of the Imperial Family’s landholdings in the early 1900’s. It was almost completely destroyed during World War II, then restored and opened to the public in 1949.
Shinjuku Gyoen features several different zones, including a traditional Japanese garden, a French garden, an English garden and a large greenhouse that features a waterfall, pond and tropical and subtropical plants.
There are also food kiosks, traditional restaurants and rest houses with vending machines dotted throughout the grounds.
The park is at its most popular during cherry blossom season, when locals and visitors alike come out to enjoy the numerous cherry blossom trees in full bloom.
Address: 11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
Getting there: 10 minute walk from Shinjuku Station South Exit
Nearby: BEAMS Japan, Bicqlo, Sanagi Shinjuku, Tiki Tiki,Tokyu Hands
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